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Helping others is important. In this issue we have some tips on staying safe on the school bus. Help a younger student follow the safety rules at the bus stop this month. And, tell them you read about it in Kidsville News! Be sure to visit our website at www.kidsvillenews.com/northernny for more fun and games.

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Rodeo Clown Hits the RoadAgainst Bullying

Marvin Nash is a rodeo clown. He spends most of his time in the ring, keepingthe bulls from bullying the cowboys. But right now, you can find him out on the road,rolling his rodeo barrel down the street. In fact, he’s rolling that barrel 300 miles to LasVegas, Nevada! He’s a clown on a mission to make a difference in the lives of kids.

Marvin and his wife Darlene created an anti-bullying program, Bullying Hurts.Marvin is rolling his barrel to create someattention for their anti-bullying confer-ence that will be held Oct. 4 in Las Vegas.Marvin enjoys meeting passers by thatstop to talk to him on his trek. But it’s notall fun and games.

“Rolling the barrel is pretty easy;keep your head down and keep movingyour feet. Constantly being on the road ishard,” explained Marvin. “Our experiencewith bullying has taught us that toaddress bullying, it has to be a communityeffort. You can’t just put responsibility onthe school, parent, playground monitor orbus driver. It takes a community toaddress the issue. Kids can’t learn ifthey’re worried about being bullied atschool. This conference is to try to bring all the parties together.”

Community is really what the Bullying Hurts program is all about. They use highschool students to mentor elementary school students about their experiences withbullying. Here are a few tips from Marvin and the Bullying Hurts team:

1. Don’t ever be afraid to tell a trusted adult what’s going on in your world.Communication is the key.

2. Violence is never the answer in resolving the issue. All of our schools operate ona zero tolerance basis now; a fi st fight is not going to solve it.

3. If you tell somebody and they don’t do anything, you have to keep tellingsomebody until someone listens. Often a kid will tell an adult and get the response thatit is “kids being kids.” Go to another adult or authority figure and let him or her knowthis is affecting you.

4. The power of the bystander is great. In every bullying incident, there are threeparties – bully, victim, bystander. The bystanders are the ones that stand around andwon’t say “We don’t act like that on our play ground.” We live in a world where peopleare afraid to get involved. If you see something happening that is wrong, don’t juststand there. Try to help or find an adult to help with the situation.

For more information about Marvin Nash, Bullying Hurts or the Leading theCharge Against Bullying Conference, go to www.bullyinghurts.com.

National School Bus Safety Week was created to help studentsand parents understand the basic rules that will help get you to andfrom school safely. This year’s theme is “Be Aware – Know theDanger Zone!”

Things Kids Should Know about School Bus Safety• The bus driver and others cannot see you if you are standing

closer than 10 feet to the bus. Stay out of the danger zone!• If something falls under or near the bus, tell the driver.

NEVER try to pick it upyourself!

• While waiting forthe bus, stay in a safeplace away from the street.

• When you get on oroff the bus, look for the bussafety lights and make sure

they are fl ashing.• Be alert to traffi c. When

you get on or off the bus, look left, right, left before you enter orcross the street.

• When the driver says it is safe to cross the street, rememberto CROSS IN FRONT of the bus.

• Stay in your seat and sit quietly so that the driver is notdistracted.

• Some school buses now have seat belts. If you have seat beltson your school bus, be sure to learn to use the seat belt correctly.

Students Riding a School Bus Should Always• Arrive at the bus stop five minutes early.• Stand at least five giant steps (10 feet) away from the edge of

the road.• Wait until the bus stops, the door opens and the driver says

it’s okay before stepping onto the bus.• Be careful that clothing with drawstrings and book bags with

straps or dangling objects do not get caught in the handrail or doorwhen exiting the bus.

• Check both ways for cars before stepping off the bus.These tips are provided by the National School Bus Safety Week

Committee, National Association for Public Transportation,www.schoolbusinfo.org.

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So, you think you know everything there is to knowabout skateboarding? Or maybe you just got your fi rstskateboard and don’t know where to start. This article is

for you.First, some history. Skateboarding was invented

in the late 1940s or early 1950s by surfers. It gavethem something to do when there

were no waves, and it helped thempractice their balancing skills. It was

actually called “sidewalk surfi ng.” Thefirst skateboards were wooden boxes or

boards attached to roller-skate wheels. Eventually, in 1958,a surf-shop owner, Bill Richard, made a deal with theChicago Roller Skate Company to make wheels that werethen mounted to wooden boards. The fi rst manufacturedskateboards were born.

In addition to the skateboard, you need just a fewother things to hit the road with your board. Skate shoesnot only look cool, but they also serve a purpose. They arewide and help grip the board, and they have special rein-forcement on the toes, heel and bottom so they won’t wearout as quickly as regular shoes. You’ll also need a helmet;most skateparks require them, and it just makes sense to keep your nogginsafe. Elbow and knee pads are optional, depending on what you are doing. Ifyou are learning tricks, elbow pads are probably a good idea. And, if you areon a skate ramp, knee pads are helpful.

So, how do you get started on a skateboard? First, take your board to agrassy area and practice standing on it. You need to become used to how the

board feels and how you are going to stand on it. Your stance can be “regular”(left foot forward, right foot at the back) or “goofy” (right foot forward, leftfoot back). Really, that’s what they call it. The toes of your front foot shouldbe over the truck (the part that the wheels are attached to) at the front of theboard. The foot at the back of the board is the one you will use to push with.Take your board to a smooth, flat surface, like a driveway or empty parking

lot (where you have permission to be!).Practice pushing with your back footand then balancing on the board whenyou reach a comfortable speed. To turn,you can lean to the direction you wantto turn for a slow turn. To turn quickly,you balance on your back wheels andswing the front of the board in thedirection you want to go.

Now that you are moving, you’llneed to know how to stop! One way isthe footbrake. Basically, you just dragyour back foot on the ground (this iswhy you need reinforced skate shoes!).Another trickier way is the heel drag.You put your back heel sticking out

over the board a bit and lean back on the board. The front of the board comesup, and your heel drags the ground and brings you to a stop. Of course, youcan always just jump off in an emergency, but that’s a last resort!

These are just the basics to get you skating. For more practice and to learntricks, like the Ollie, visit a local skatepark or skateshop and ask for somepointers.

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Living in aDouble Bubble

By Diane K. Fisher

Earth is a pretty safe placeto be in the big, scary universe.That’s because Earth is inside

a strong protective bubble. Andthat bubble is inside another strong

protective bubble.The first bubble is Earth’s magnetic fi eld,

or magnetosphere [mag-NEET-o-sphere]. It is an invisible forcefield created by Earth’s core, which acts as a magnet. The magneto-sphere protects Earth — and Earth’s atmosphere — from the solarwind and harmful radiation from the Sun. The solar wind is a veryfast stream of hot gas and particles all charged up with electricity.The Sun is constantly belching out its solar wind at around oneor two million miles per hour! If not for the magnetosphere, ouratmosphere would be blown away by the solar wind, and Earthwould be toast.

So what is the second, outer protective bubble? What elsewould Earth needprotection fromthat couldpossibly be worsethan the solarwind itself?

The answerto that is theinterstellarmedium — the“wind” betweenthe stars of ourgalaxy.

What’s sohazardous about this galactic environment? Well, consider that oursolar system is racing through the Milky Way galaxy at 220kilometers per second (that’s about 492,000 miles per hour!). Nomatter how little matter is blowing around out there in the spacebetween the stars, our solar system needs a wind shield! The solarwind provides it by pushing outward from the Sun, carving out aprotective bubble in the space between the stars. This bubble iscalled the heliosphere.

Scientists have a lot of questions about the heliosphere,especially its boundary, where it actually meets up with theinterstellar medium. What happens when the solar wind has trav-eled so far that it begins to slow down? What happens out therewhere it can’t push back any more against the moving particles andmagnetic fields of the surrounding space between the stars?

The two Voyager spacecraft, which left Earth way back in1977, are close to finding some of the answers. Voyager 1 is wayout there, about 11 billion miles from the Sun, where the solarwind has slowed to a stop. It could cross the boundary of the helio-sphere into interstellar space at any time. Voyager 2 is not as far, soit may take a few more years to leave the solar system.

Watch the latest Space Place Live cartoon interview to learnmore about the heliosphere and this exciting space mission.Watch and listen to Voyager project scientist Merav Opher athttp://spaceplace.nasa.gov/space-place-live.

Voyager 1 is very close to leaving the heliosphere,the bubble in space created by our Sun and its solarwind. Voyager 1 will be Earth’s fi rst interstellartraveler!

Clarissa’s Caring Cafeteria ChallengeBy Barbara Gilmour

“Welcome back to school, and welcome back to our ‘Cool Kind Kid’classes. Tanner, Nicole, Stephen, Rudy, Carmen and Truman the dragon arehere today. We also have a guest. Please say ‘hello’ to Clarissa.” Everyone welcomed Clarissa.

“Now let’s share something you like about being back in school.”Many hands went up, but Rudy was first to say, “I get to see more friends

at school than I do over the summer.”Tanner added, “I like playing more sports.” Carmen shared, “Some of the

fun clubs I belong to, like Girl Scouts, start when school opens.”Nicole smiled and said, “I just like school.” The other kids thought she

was kidding, but she added, “I like to learn new things.” Truman the dragonstood up and said, “School is cool, and dragons like to learn new things, too.”

“Clarissa, why don’t you tell us why you wanted to visit today.”“Tanner told me about your ‘Cool Kind Kid’ classes. I want to be a ‘Cool

Kind Kid,’ too. He said you talked a lot about ways to have our school becool. It bothers me how kids act in the cafeteria. I want to learn how to be agood example for the kids in my school cafeteria.” The other kids all agreedthis was a big problem.

“I have an idea for a new way to learn how to be a ‘Cool Kind Kid’ in yourcafeteria. We’ll make a list of ways ‘Cool Kind Kids’ act in the cafeteria, andthen you can grade your school cafeteria. Let’s call it Clarissa’s Caring Cafete-ria Challenge.”

1. ___ Line up without pushing or shoving2. ___ Respect others’ property3. ___ Choose appropriate topics to discuss4. ___ Reach out to shy students5. ___ Respect others’ right to eat in peace6. ___ Respect others’ right to eat in a clean

place7. ___ Respect the people who serve the food

and clean the room8. ___ Promote safety9. ___ Live The Golden Rule10. ___ Patiently wait your turn11. ___ Invite a new kid to eat with you12. ___ Listen to teachers, aides and staff13. ___ Use good table manners14. ___ Clean up your mess (put trash, trays and recyclables in proper

places)15. ___Greet cafeteria workers and other staff properly16. ___ Say “thank you” to those who prepare, serve and clean up

for you17. ___ No tripping18. ___ No knocking over another person’s tray19. ___ No talking about gross topics while others are eating20. ___ No food fights; no throwing or spitting food21. ___ No yelling or running around22. ___ No grabbing or stealing other people’s food or their lunch

money___ TOTALAdd up your scores and look below at what the scores reveal. If needed,

practice improving your skills. You might want to make posters to put in thecafeteria. Repeat the challenge to see your improvement.

85 – 110 is excellent — Your school cafeteria is really cool!53 – 84 — Some practice needed to improve your score22 – 52 — This is embarrassing. You really need a major campaign to

help your school cafeteria become “cool.”© Cool Kind Kid. 866-KID-KIND. www.CoolKindKid.com.

How to Score:1 = very poor2 = fairly poor3 = neither good nor bad4 = fairly good5 = very good

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So Much More Than Adoption Services….

This month I had a chance to visit with several people involved with Catholic Charities. I’m always amazed what I learn when I interview all the different agencies for Kidsville News. Catholic Charities is here to help lots of people in many different ways. Don’t let the Catholic part of their name fool you they are here to help anyone who needs them. I spoke with Ms. Joelle Lamica at the Franklin County office and she told me about all the ways they are helping families and especially kids in her area. Ms. Joelle told me that the Good Samaritan Food Pantry is located in the office. A food pantry is a place where families can go when they don’t have enough money to buy the food they need. Ms. Joelle told me that there are 100 households using the food pantry each month and that number is growing. She also told me that many community groups around the area have food drives to help the food pantry. That’s what being part of a “larger community” is all about. She also told me that families who have babies can get diapers twice a month from the CC office and they also have clothing for small children up to size 5 available that people donate. Ms. Joelle said that because the office is small they can only have clothes for school aged kids like us in the months of August, September and early October. Here is a way that kids like us can help; you probably have lots of nice clothes that no longer fit. You can ask your mom and dad if you can donate them and then other kids can wear them. That’s a great way to recycle. Ms. Joelle also said kids are bringing in their toys that they no longer play with and making those available to kids who don’t have as much. Kids helping kids, I like that a lot!!!! She said that the staff really likes to see the kids stop by and especially enjoys when they share their grades and even their report cards. Ms. Joelle also told me about the various parenting education workshops available through Catholic Charities. She said that several of the local agencies got together and decided it made sense not to duplicate services so each agency works with a certain age group. Catholic Charities took parents with teens, because that worked best with some of the other services they offer, but they can still help parents of kids if they have a request to do s o. Next, I spoke with Portia Allie-Turco. Ms. Portia is the director of the Clinton and Essex chapter of Catholic Charities. She told me about the work they have done helping the people who were affected by all the flooding we have had in our area this year. First with the high water last spring and then when tropical storm Irene hit our region a few weeks ago. Ms. Portia also told me that Catholic Charities is here to help people who are endanger of being evicted (say: E vik ted ) That’s when someone might lose their home

because of financial problems. Ms. Portia told me that they also have counseling services and she also reminded me that most of the services offered by all Catholic Charities are free to anyone and if they are not completely free they are offered on a sliding scale. She said that means you only pay what you can afford. Finally, I had a really fun conversation with Ms. Vivian Smith of the Foster Grandparent Program administered through Catholic Charities. This is not like your grandma or grandpa that you go to visit and do stuff with. This is a “grandparent” who is part of your classroom. Ms. Vivian said that this program is a great way for senior citizens to get involved and to give back to the community that has helped them. Ms. Vivian told me that the “FGP”(Foster Grand Parent) is assigned to one kid in the class but that it is really hard to tell who that is because the FGP is available to help everyone. They can help with reading or homework or if someone is feeling sad or just needs some extra help staying focused. Ms. Vivian said that there are openings for up to 55 FGP and that right now there are about 52. She then said that leaves room for about 10 more FGP. Wow, I just had to ask how her math works because that was not the answer I got! She said it all has to do with the number of hours the FGP works. It allows her to have more if they all don’t work a full 30 hours a week. Ms. Vivian assured me that all the FGP are carefully screened. She said that they become such a part of the school that some districts let them ride the school bus. Just like all of the agencies, Catholic Charities told me how grateful they are for the support they receive from all of us who give to the United Way. It is through our donations that they are able to offer all the free or low cost services to so many of us here in the North Country. It is also through our donations that we LIVE UNITED. See you next month, until then remember to GIVE, ADVOCATE & VOLUNTEER…The United Way!

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Kids ages 8 to 12 are spending as much as two to three hours each day onmobile devices such as laptops, netbooks, tablets or smartphones, according to arecent survey by Intel. That translates into a significant amount of time that parentscan use to take advantage of teachable moments to reinforce good etiquette andsafety.

Practicing good manners is not a new concept to kids, but when it comes tousing mobile devices, what makes for good manners is not always so clear. After all,the parent who doesn’t allow his children to have cell phones at the dinner table butchecks his email throughout the meal on his smartphone is sending a mixed message.

The same Intel “Mobile Etiquette” survey showed that 59 percent of childrenhave witnessed their parents commit common mobile infractions, including use of amobile device on the road, at dinner and during a movie or concert.

Children look to their parents asexamples in all things, and technologyis no exception. Parents who hopoff the phone when checking out atthe grocery store and refrain fromsending emails during a child’s soccergame can effectively demonstratethe appropriate times and places formobile interaction.

Establishing guidelines and settingexpectations that all members of thehousehold adhere to can go a longway toward promoting good mobilemanners. Here are some tips fromauthor and etiquette expert Anna Postof The Emily Post Institute:

• Determine house rules. As a family, discuss ground rules for how you’ll eachuse — or not use — mobile devices.

• Set boundaries for mobile usage in the car, at restaurants and during specialevents, such as family movie night. Parents, be willing to limit your behavior, too,such as, “Mom, no texting during my soccer games,” or, “Dad, no calls during familymovie night.”

• Create a policy that prohibits sharing words or images that would embarrassanother person or get them into trouble.

• Respect requests to silence mobile devices in public places, such as the movietheater or doctor’s offi ce.

• Reinforce school policies regarding use of mobile devices during school hoursand at school-sanctioned activities.

Safety SavvyModeling good behavior and clearly defining rules are also important when it

comes to mobile devices and safety. When good mobile manners are not practiced,technology can be used by individuals with unsavory intentions to threaten the

privacy and safety of the entire family.There are several steps parents can take

to protect the entire family’s physical safetyand privacy:

• Use technology to engage with eachother. Visit websites together to learn whatyour kids are looking at online and why.

• Place the family computer in an open,central location so children aren’t isolatedwhile using technology.

• Set age-appropriate restrictions onmobile Internet usage, whether through yourmobile carrier, parental control settings orguidelines that you establish and monitor.

• Strictly adhere to the laws in your stateregarding phone use while driving, and neveremail or text behind the wheel.

The surge in mobile device usageamong all ages has created a new level ofconnectivity. A 2011 report from the PewInternet and American Life Project statedthat 85 percent of U.S. adults own a cellphone, 52 percent own a laptop computer, 4percent own a tablet, and only 9 percent donot own any of these or other devices coveredin the study. However, rules around usingthis technology are still being determined.Said Genevieve Bell, Intel Fellow and headof interaction and experience research, IntelLabs, “Mobile technology is still relativelynovel. After all, it was just eight years ago thatIntel integrated WiFi into the computer withits Intel® Centrino® processor technology, thusenabling the unwired laptop. Smart phones,tablets and other mobile devices are really stillin their infancy, so it’s no surprise that peoplestill struggle with how to best inte grate these devices into their lives.”

Following these tips allows parents and kids to stay connected and enjoy thepositive benefits of technology, while teaching good manners and pro tecting theentire family. Learn more at www.Intel.com.

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Set a good example and teach your kids and teens to be mobile manners super stars with these simple tips:

• Be present.Give the people you are with your full attention. We can give a better impression with simple eye contact, and let’s be honest: That email, text message or tweet can wait a few minutes.

• Small moments matter.If your actions will impact those around you at the restaurant or the store, reconsider replying to that email while checking out until you’re in your parked car.

• Practice what you preach.If it bothers you when your kids use a mobile device in the car, be sure to consider that the next time you’re in the car and want to send a message or play Angry Birds to pass the time.

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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey (In Theaters: Oct. 21)Since he was nine-years-old, Kevin Clash dreamed of one day working with Sesame Street. So the African-American kid decided to become a puppeteer. Kevin’s childhood dream came true, and he went on become the voice of the little red character Elmo. The filmmakers use lots of old footage from behind the scenes of Sesame Street to tell the story of a boy from Baltimore who got a lot of help from his family to do what he loves. Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey is narrated by Whoopi Goldberg. The documentary features interviews with celebrities such as Frank Oz and Rosie O’Donnell to help tell the story. If you love Sesame Street, you won’t want to miss this chance to get to know the man be-hind the voice of Elmo.Not rated at press time (Submarine Deluxe)

Johnny English Reborn(In Theaters: Oct. 28)Rowan Atkinson — the gifted comedian famous for his terrifi cally funny “Mr. Bean” character — returns to the big screen as the James Bond-styled secret agent of few words, Johnny English. Slapstick gags and physical comedy are on glorious display as Atkinson’s ridiculous spy completes five years of martial arts training with Chinese monks in a remote region of Asia. Called back into the service of his top-secret MI-7 British agency, Johnny English is their last hope to battle a web of conspiracy taking aim at Britain’s Prime Min-ister. “Disaster may be an option, but failure never is.” Johnny English might be a walking disaster, but his every mistake carries with it a bunch of laughs. Rated PG for mild action violence, rude humor, some language and brief sensuality. (Universal Pictures)

And They’re Off (In Theaters: Oct. 28)This mild-mannered comedy of errors stars Sean Astin (of Lord of the Rings fame) as a thoroughbred horse trainer named Dusty. Although he has a knack for losing, Dusty believes the only way to get back into the winner’s circle is to hire his goofy ex-girlfriend Dee. She happens to be a horse-racing jockey. Dusty wouldn’t let a horse do anything he wouldn’t do himself, including run around a muddy track. Dee isn’t the only silly person around. Kevin Nealon and Martin Mull star in the family comedy set in a humorous world of horse racing that looks nothing like the dramatized version shown in movies like Seabiscuit. After all, horseracing doesn’t have to be serious. Horses can be funny, too. Not rated at press time (Kinobild Releasing)

MOVIES ON DVD

Treasure Island (Available Oct. 1)Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale of action and adventure on the high seas receives a fitful adaptation in this 1990 made-for-television production. The movie features the talents of Charlton Heston (as Long John Silver) and a very young Christian Bale (Batman Begins) playing the role of Jim Hawkins. A sought-after trunk of pirate’s treasure is on Billy Bones’s map in this retelling that remains faithful to Stevenson’s book. Still, some of the book’s violence has been toned down for young-er audiences. Twelve-year-old Jim Hawkins find’s the pirate Billy Bones’s secret map while working at the Benbow Inn with his mother. Jim signs up to set sail on the S.S. Espaniola ship with Squire Trelawney and Dr. Livesey to travel to the remote island where the treasure is supposedly buried. Little does Jim suspect that the one-legged pirate Long John Sil-ver, who has come along for the ride, has plans of his own for the trunk of treasure. Treasure Island is one of the all-time great kids’ adventure stories. This version doesn’t miss a beat. “Shiver-me-timbers.”Rated PG. 131 mins. (Turner Home Entertainment)

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WHAT IS CONJUNCTIVITIS? Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye) (say: con- junk -tih-vi-tis) is the most common eye problem we kids can have. It can cause redness, itching, inflammation (say: in-fla- may -shun) or swelling, and a clear or white, yellow, or greenish gooey liquid to collect in our eyes. It’s called pinkeye because the white part of the eye and inside the eyelids become red or pink w hen you have it. Pinkeye may start in one eye, but many kids get conjunctivitis in both eyes at the same time. It usually doesn’t hurt, but itching can be annoying. Sometimes it feels like you have an eyelash or a speck of sand in your eye and can’t get it out. Adults, especially parents and teachers who spend a lot of time with kids, can get conjunctivitis too. It lasts a short time, usually about a week or less, and then goes away by itself or after treatment.

HOW DO I GET CONJUNCTIVITIS? Kids get conjunctivitis for different reasons. Most kids get it from bacteria (say: bak- teer -ee-uh) or viruses. This is called infectious (say: in- fek -shus) conjunctivitis. Bacteria can be seen only with a powerful microscope, and viruses are even sm aller than bacteria! Sometimes kids get ear infections when they have conjunctivitis because the same bact eria can cause both problems. Conjunctivitis is easy to catch just through touching. You can get it by touching the hand of an infected friend who has touched his or her eyes. If you then touch your eyes, the infection can be spread to you. Washing yo ur hands often with warm, soapy water is the best way to avoid being infected.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I THINK I HAVE IT? If your eyes are itchy, red, or more crusty than usual in the morning, you should tell a parent. Don’t wait, because conjunctivitis spreads easily. Your mom or dad probably will call the doctor for an appointment. The doctor also will ask you if your ey es have been red and itchy lately or if you have noticed any goopy stuff in your eyes. It’s important to tell the doctor if you know anyone, like a b rother or a friend, who has red and itchy eyes too. Your doctor will know if you have conjunctivitis by looking carefully at your eyes to see if they are red and if any liquid is coming from them. The doctor will want to know that you can see OK and that nothing has gotten into your eye. If you have conjunctivitis caused by bacteria, the doctor will probably prescribe antibiotic eye drops or ointment for you. Unfortunately, these drops won’t work i f a virus is causing your conjunctivitis. If allergies are causing your itchy, red eyes, the doctor may prescribe special eye drops to help with these alle rgy symptoms. If your eyes are bothering you, try using a cool or warm washcloth on your eyes. Sometimes, your mom or dad can make you feel better by gently cleaning your eyes with warm water and cotton balls to remove the gooey liquid or crusty stuff. They should be very careful to wash their hands and throw out the cotton balls they use. Washcloths and towels used to clean or dry your eyes should go right into the laundry so no one else gets infected. Most schools require a note from a doctor for a kid with pinkeye to return to school. Kids can us ually return to school after their first 24 hours of

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